Tainted Love: contemporary womens fiction love story and family saga (Behind Closed Doors Book 1) (23 page)

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Meet the Author

Well, firstly I’d like to thank you for taking the time to read
Tainted Love
and then for taking the time to find out a little more about me.

Despite the tragic end to Faith’s story, (yes it is true I’m afraid to say and I’m tearing up just thinking about it) I really am a romantic at heart. I’ve been reading and writing romance since my early teens and the discovery of chick-lit in my early twenties brought its own special twist on my writing style.

I do like a lead character that you can really get behind and cheer on every step of the way. Thus, I end up sliding around and sometimes into the darker, edgier side of romantic fiction and taking the path less willingly followed. Of course, that means this isn’t the last you’ve heard from the McKenzie Family. I aim to bring you Darryl’s story very soon.

As for me, I live in Leeds, UK with my long suffering partner of thirteen years. I say long suffering for he puts up with my endless hours of sitting at a computer screen either studying, writing or putting up with me enjoying one of the best Christmas presents he’s ever bought me; a karaoke machine. I spend my days somewhere between fictional world and student world. I returned to full time education to obtain a BA (hons) in New Media, another lifelong ambition of mine aside from becoming a published author. I’m currently in my second year for I believe only you can make your dreams come true.

I’ve done a wide variety of things in my life. I’ve worked at a fairground, a convenience store, a public house/restaurant both in the kitchen and waitressing. I was an insurance agent and I’ve done sales, customer retention, and telemarketing. I had the best experience ever swimming with dolphins! I’ve climbed Mayan pyramids, been near the top of a volcano (thankfully dormant) and taken a Jeep safari through the Dominican mountains, awesome! I’ve never been happier than I am with these characters invading my life. They have wonderful stories to tell and I can’t wait to share them all with you.

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There are several people I’d like to thank for their help and support during my writing journey.

Firstly my family, for never sugar coating anything and believing the only way someone will improve is by telling them the truth. It may have been hard for you to say some things but I needed to hear them. You have made me a better writer. With special mentions to my sister Cheryl, my niece Jennifer, and best friend Nichole, for their help in making Tainted Love shine.

I’d also like to thank the many people I have meet through social media especially Facebook and Twitter. Lanetta J. Sprott who helped me to discover this community online and right from day one it’s been invaluable in the information and support it provides. With special mentions to Patti Larsen, for being the best mentor and friend a girl could ever ask for. To Deborah Nam-Krane, who reads and re-reads and reads again if necessary and knows just about anything about everything or where to find the answers when you need them. And to my amazing editor Annetta Ribken, who has been the most patient and understanding mentor throughout the entire editing process and beyond. These ladies hold a special place in my heart, because I wouldn’t be able to be an author and reach for the stars without them in my crazy life. Thank you.

I can’t forget my long suffering partner who has listened to me go on and on and on and… you get the point, about Faith and her family. I wouldn’t be where I am, or who I am without him.

And finally, to my readers. Each and every one of you are important to me, and every email, post on Facebook, @mention on Twitter I receive from you is amazing and brightens my day. So, thank you for getting in touch and keep doing so… and if you haven’t yet got in touch, email me at [email protected], find me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/AuthorErinCawood, and tweet me @erincawood. I’d love to hear from you.

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Domestic Violence Help and Advice

If you are affected by domestic abuse, or would like further information in the USA visit the
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(www.thehotline.org) or call 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)

If you are affected by domestic abuse, or would like further information in the UK call the National Domestic Violence Helpline 0808 2000 247 Run in partnership between
Women’s Aid UK
(womensaid.org.uk) &
Refuge
(refuge.org.uk)

If you are affected by domestic abuse, or would like further information in Ireland visit the
Women’s Aid Ireland
(www.womensaid.ie/) or call Women’s Aid free phone helpline 1800 341 900

For more information and useful websites go to the dedicated page at
erin-cawood.blogspot.co.uk/
(erin-cawood.blogspot.co.uk/p/domestic-violence).